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how to make mandarin orange salad with candied Almonds
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Mandarin Salad

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time3 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American, Chinese
Keyword: Candied Almonds, Easy salad, Mandarin Orange Salad
Servings: 6
Calories: 193kcal
Author: Cindy Hopper

Equipment

  • skillet
  • large bowl
  • Small Bowl or Jar
  • Measuring spoons

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 T red wine vinegar
  • 2 T sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt I use Kosher
  • 1 dash Tabasco pepper sauce
  • 1 T chopped fresh parsley
  • 3 T sugar for candied almonds
  • 1/2 cup slivered almonds
  • 7 handfuls lettuce or mixed greens
  • 1 can mandarin oranges drained

Instructions

  • Mix the first 6 ingredients in a small bowl or jar. I think it is best to make this dressing ahead of time to allow the flavors to come together and fully get the sugar dissolved. Shake well before dressing the lettuce.
  • Gather items to make candied almonds
  • In a dry skillet place 3 T sugar and heat over medium heat. As soon as you see any of the sugar melting add in 1/2 cup slivered almonds. The sugar will turn to syrup and coat the almonds. As soon as you see the slightest color change on the almonds– remove from heat. The almonds will continue cooking and it is very easy to burn them. Sometimes when I make these I get more of a crystallized looking coating. It doesn’t matter—it is all good!
  • Toss lettuce (mixed greens) with dressing, a regular sized can of drained mandarin oranges and the candied almonds. Serve immediately after dressing the salad.

Nutrition

Calories: 193kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 140mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 345IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 1mg